At least 30 terrorists killed: Fighting erupts at Vedithalthivu

At least 30 terrorists were reported killed Tuesday (July 15) evening, at the embattled western coastal LTTE foothold in Vedithalthivu, Mannar as elite Commando troops called in indirect artillery and multi-barrel rocket (MBRL) fire after detecting a large LTTE land movement towards Illuppaikkadavai, military said.

According to Wanni security reports, heavy damages were caused to the fleeing terrorists approximately numbering 60. The terrorist were fleeing following heavy beating from the southern battle flanks yesterday afternoon. Troops have captured a 2.5km stretch of the LTTE FDL during the onslaught, security sources said.

Also, the 58 division troops led by Brigadier Shavendra Silva continued offensive advances into LTTE defences and is said positioned within striking distance of the LTTE western coastal bastion at Vedithalthivu.

Troops have also been able to capture a section of A-32 road during these confrontations further advancing from 12th milepost, security sources further added.